University of Wisconsin Colleges

780 Regent St
Madison, WI 53708
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Tel: (608) 262-1783
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  • The University of Wisconsin Colleges is a multi-campus institution that prepares students for success at the baccalaureate level of education, provides the first two years of a liberal arts general education that is accessible and affordable, and advances the Wisconsin Idea by bringing the resources of the University to the people of the state and the communities that provide and support its campuses.

School Highlights

University of Wisconsin Colleges serves 14,045 students (52% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the state average of 23%.

Top Placements

University of Wisconsin Colleges places among the top 20% of community colleges in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 433 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
University of Wisconsin Colleges(WI) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty433 staff167 staff
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Student Body

The student population of University of Wisconsin Colleges has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 has increased from 23:1 over five years.
The University of Wisconsin Colleges diversity score of 0.17 is less than the state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment14,045 students3,351 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio32:123:1
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# Full-Time Students7,300 students1,122 students
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# Part-Time Students6,745 students2,229 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan		-
1%
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% Asian
3%
3%
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% Hispanic
4%
5%
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% Black
1%
7%
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% White
91%
77%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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Diversity Score0.170.40
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College Completion Rate
23%
32%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$36,000$33,700
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $5,144 is more than the state average of $4,945. The in-state tuition has grown by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,128 is more than the state average of $6,972. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$5,144$4,945
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Out-State Tuition Fees$12,128$6,972
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid73%81%
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Median Debt for Graduates$10,184$11,250
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,500
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Acceptance Rate100%100%
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ACT Total Avg.6060
ACT Composite2121
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ACT English1919
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ACT Math2020
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ACT Writing77
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Under the auspices of the University of Wisconsin System, the University of Wisconsin Colleges (UWC) provides an alternative way to take courses and get your online degree through UW Colleges Online. The University of Wisconsin Colleges offers general education courses at its 13 two-year campuses across the state. Students who take UW Colleges courses can earn an Associate of Arts and Science (AAS) degree, complete general education requirements for other degree programs, or take classes for other personal reasons. UW Colleges Online offers you this same opportunity to earn your degree or take individual general education classes entirely online. UW Colleges Online offers a fully accredited Associate of Arts & Science degree, provided entirely online through University of Wisconsin Colleges. We are dedicated to providing you the same high quality and easily transferable general education courses that you would earn through coursework at one of our thirteen UW Colleges campuses. Fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, UW Colleges Online adheres to the Guidelines for Distance Education espoused by the North Central Association (NCA) Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to University of Wisconsin Colleges is Madison Area Technical College (5.1 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Madison Area Technical College
    Public
    16,759 students | 5.10 Mi1701 Wright St
    Madison,  WI  53704
    (608) 246-6100     5.1016,759
  • Herzing University Madison
    Private, for profit
    2,174 students | 7.50 Mi5218 East Terrace Drive
    Madison,  WI  53718
    (608) 249-6611     7.502,174
  • Herzing University-Madison
    Private, for profit
    2,649 students | 7.50 Mi5218 E. Terrace Dr.
    Madison,  WI  53718
    (800) 582-1227     7.502,649
  • Blackhawk Technical College
    Public
    2,471 students | 36.10 Mi6004 County Road G
    Janesville,  WI  53546
    (608) 758-6900     36.102,471
  • Highland Community College (Freeport)
    Public
    1,730 students | 56.10 Mi2998 W Pearl City Rd
    Freeport,  IL  61032
    (815) 235-6121     56.101,730
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Top Ranked WI Community College:
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  • Students: 14,045 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,144
  • Out-state tuition: $12,128
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Minority enrollment: 9%
Did You Know?
For Wisconsin public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,945 per year for in-state students and $6,972 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,826 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Wisconsin community colleges have a diversity score of 0.40, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Wisconsin is Herzing University-Madison. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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